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SL12 UCA

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,975 mi
Last recorded27,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 UCA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 27,975 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 24 Jul 2025 19,811 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 31 Jul 2024 18,317 miles

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle has surface rust to items

Fail 27 Jul 2024 18,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle has surface rust to items

Pass 8 Aug 2020 18,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,083 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,875 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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SL12 UCA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 UCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL12 UCA registered?

SL12 UCA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SL12 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 UCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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